Author archive: Cherie Kihato
Kizomba, the art of connection
Move your body to the beats of Kizomba dance music, this new to Nairobi Angolan dance that will leave you stomping your feet and clapping your hands.
DetailsWe heart H_art (the band)
H_art the band creates buzz over their fusion of music and spoken word clearly showcasing their talent. Here’s why we at UP love them so much.
DetailsWomen’s guide to shoe shopping
Shoes are the windows to the soul. Or is it eyes? Either way, UP is here to give you advice on how you can carry on this heavy load efficiently.
DetailsWant a Visa? Please Jump Through the Following Hoops
Doesn’t matter who you are or what kind of a visa you are applying for. For UK immigration your still a poverty-stricken African with your sights set on their jobs and benefits.
DetailsTop Ten Tuesdays: Events
Our first Top Ten Tuesday will be on…drum roll please…the Top Ten Events last week. Not to give any of you fomo (Fear of Missing out) for some of these events, but they we’re awesome.
DetailsThe Hook Up II
The idea of the event is to have people meet up and just chill and listen to good music and enjoy with their friends and family. Party Vibe Kenya is back with the second edition of this feel good event taking place at KRFUA Impala Grounds from 11.00am to 8.00pm. For more information on the
DetailsForever One Talent Showcase
We are one Kenya partnering with Africans for Africa bring you “Forever One” a talent showcase who’s theme is change and unity. The last set of auditions will be held on Saturday the 8th of August and Sunday the 9th. Spectator charges are KES 400 in advance and KES 500 at the gate. For more
DetailsTop 5 places to buy Mens wear in Kenya
UP magazine makes mens wear easier to find for those who want to stay fashionable.
DetailsThrowback Thursday: Eugenio Battocchi
For this weeks Throwback thursday, UP goes back to when Eugenio had his crazy hair days.
DetailsBilly Kahora engrosses the mind with The Gorilla’s Apprentice
Encapsulating two stories in one, Billy Kahora weaves a narration of post election violence to enthrall the reader.
DetailsBride Price app, the easy way to calculate dowry
Nigeria’s new Bride price app has been flooding social media. Is it actually serious? Here’s an overview on what it’s about.
DetailsJambojet soars three months on
JamboJet flies to Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu and Eldoret at the cheapest prices imaginable. UP Magazine finds out how they’re doing three months after they started flying.
DetailsTrip to Elementaita
Even Nairobi with all its glory can get claustrophobic at times. Its good to just get away and enjoy the outskirts where cell reception is barely there and noisy matatus are not an earshot away. UP magazine’s Cherie Kihato travelled to Elemenaita this past Saturday, here’s a review of her trip.
DetailsTop 5 places to buy leggings and tights
It’s getting cold in Nairobi, really cold. We’re sure most of you ladies don’t want to give up wearing your skirts and dresses which although have you looking amazing, leave you shivering. Here’s a list of the best places to buy tights, which you can wear under them and leggings for when you don’t feel like wearing them at all.
DetailsStella Mwangi-Biashara (Remix) Review
Here’s a review of Stella Mwangi’s new video for Biashara the remix featuring Kristoff and Kaligraph Jones.
DetailsBungee Jumping in Sagana
Bungee jumping is one extreme sport that gets people shaking in their boots just thinking of it.
DetailsDueling Strings
Infinity Ingeneo brought us a night of fun with a fusion of African and Classical music at the Michael Joseph centre on the 10th of July.
DetailsBest places to buy women’s casual wear in Nairobi
Dressing casually takes a lot of thought for women than people realise. You risk being either too overdressed or worse underdressed. Here’s a list of places to buy casual wear in Nairobi that will guarantee you looking just right.
DetailsTop 5 Bookshops in Nairobi
For those of you who are avid book readers but can’t find the time to look for places to actually buy the books, UP Magazine has compiled a list of the best 5 places to buy books in Nairobi.
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